Developmental Expectations, Personality Stereotypes, and Attitudes Towards Inclusive Education: Community and teacher views of Down syndrome
By L. Gilmore, Jennifer Campbell, M. Cuskelly. 2003
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Knowledge about Down syndrome and attitudes towards the educational inclusion of children with Down syndrome were examined in a sample of 2,053 people from the community and a group of 538 experienced teachers. Although both groups displayed reasonably accurate knowledge about Down syndrome and its developmental consequences, they significantly underestimated the average life expectancy for a person with the syndrome. In both groups, a positive stereotype of children with Down syndrome as particularly affectionate and happy was evident. Despite recognising the educational, social, and emotional benefits of inclusive schooling, only around 20% of each group believed that the regular classroom was the best setting for children with Down syndrome. The findings suggest that accurate knowledge and positive, but realistic, expectations are important for enhancing the acceptance of individuals with disabilities within their schools and communities.
Subfields: Education, Safety Research, Sociology and Political Science
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- Parents’ attitudes to inclusion of their children with special needs (2003, result): “Similar views were reported by Gilmore et al. (2003) in their study of the community’s views of Down syndrome and inclusion, and by Palmer et al. (2001) in their study of parents of children with more severe disabilities.”
- Attitudes Toward People with Intellectual Disabilities (2004, background): “Because of their chosen career and training, members of this group are likely to express attitudes toward people with disabilities that are different from those of the general population (Gilmore et al., 2003).”
- Public awareness, attitudes and beliefs regarding intellectual disability: a systematic review. (2011, background): “…kept at home as seen to bring shame on family; mothers’ role to care for them - Religious beliefs have marked influence on views and beliefs about ID Gilmore et al. (2003) Australia A, U Knowledge about DS and attitudes towards educational inclusion of children with DS Community members 2053…”